The Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM) is both a non-profit organization and a community movement. The organization, funded by private and corporate donations and grants, works to convene action partners in fulfillment of the movement’s vision, mission, and values.
Our Vision
Economic mobility anchored in academic achievement… County-wide…cradle through career.
Our Mission
We ensure Spartanburg County’s Children and youth reach academic and life success by Convening partners, aligning resources and driving equity.
Our Values
REACH - to pick up, draw to, extend; a continuous stretch
RESULTS
We believe in using local research and data to drive community action for continuous improvement.
EQUITY
We believe equal opportunity is a basic right and view all aspects of our work through an equity lens.
ADVOCACY
We believe in amplifying the voice for public education while shepherding equitable policies on behalf of all children.
COLLABORATION
We believe education is a shared responsibility of the community with families being our most important partners.
HUMANITY
We believe in the dignity and self-worth of every individual and leading with a humble and compassionate heart.